Jul 16, 2014 | Dogs, Pets, Recreation, Safety
Taking your dog along on vacation can be great fun for many families. If you hate the idea of boarding your best friend while you motor off for distant fun, including her in the vacation plans may be a great idea. But it should never be a spur-of-the-moment decision....
Jan 1, 2014 | Dogs, Pets, Recreation, Safety, Training
Dogs that enjoy inclusion in their families’ activities usually share one characteristic: good leash manners. Think about those summer dog festivals or kids’ soccer and baseball games. For the most part, the dogs that get to join their families for these events walk...
Sep 25, 2013 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Pets, Recreation, Training
Rosanne Hall, CPDT-KA, trainer at Cold Nose Companions shares this recent experience with her own dog: My deaf English Bulldog, Finnegan, recently “starred” in a play! My husband spotted the post on Facebook. “Chagrin Valley Little Theater needs a bulldog for...
Apr 5, 2013 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Recreation, Safety
A quick search of the App Store for any smart phone will return an overwhelming list of apps that claim to do everything from stopping your dog from barking to helping you find pet-friendly travel accommodations. This month, we start to compile a list of the most...
Oct 21, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Pets, Recreation
Last month we discussed healthy physical exercise for your pets. Equally important – if not more so – is healthy mental exertion. While cats and dogs are arguably the most domesticated of all animals, they are still descended from wild animals that engage in hunting,...
Oct 2, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Pets, Recreation
Exercise, appropriate to your pet’s condition and age, is very important to their physical and mental health. The challenge with providing physical exercise for your pet is the question of how much is enough, too little or too much. Too little exercise can be the...
